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There, There, Little Lady—Now Smile for the Camera
Growing up as a girl is confusing. I was told, “Reach for the stars, even YOU can become president!” (Evidently not.) At the same time,...

Cipher
Feb 19, 20258 min read


Why I’m Done Arguing About “Not All Men.”
I’ve often wished for a button I could slam my palm against and—poof—men are a thing of the past. The ultimate lesbian dream. “But...

Cipher
Feb 3, 20256 min read


Heavenly Customer Service: Please Hold
Gabriel spun lazily in his swivel chair, staring up at the ceiling. I hate Customer Support, he thought. It’s always the same questions....

Cipher
Feb 1, 20252 min read


Free Will Was a Mistake
DM Notes by God, Creator of the Universe, Reluctant Dungeon Master Campaign Title: The 21st Century Is a Dumpster Fire Session Log: ...

Cipher
Feb 1, 20253 min read


Some Bridges Were Meant to Be Burned
Phone calls are the worst. But at least you can slam a receiver down (or, okay, dramatically press "end call"). A text? Once it’s out...

Cipher
Jan 31, 202516 min read


Rolling for Bromance
DM Notes by God, Creator of the Universe, Reluctant Dungeon Master Campaign Title: The 21st Century Is a Dumpster Fire Session Log: I...

Cipher
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Wrong Number
Unknown: Francis, how many times do I have to tell you, you cannot just drop the F-slur! Mark: Um ... I think you have the wrong...

Cipher
Jan 30, 20253 min read


Fictional Justice
“The detectives on the scene recovered what they believed to be the murder weapon. A modified handgun, its muzzle covered by a plastic...

Cipher
Jan 30, 202515 min read


The Devil Wears Prada: A Sapphic Love Story in Disguise
“Alright everyone,” Nigel shouts into the office. “Gird your loins!” To music that could belong in a jauntier James Bond film, the office...

Cipher
Jan 28, 20258 min read


Handed Down: The Weight of Inherited Insecurities
Trigger warning: disordered eating “I hate PE,” I said, staring down at my thighs. We were sitting on the curb where the pavilion met the...

Cipher
Jan 28, 20255 min read


Why We Found Religion
"What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet." (Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene II) “Um, Cipher,...

Cipher
Jan 28, 20253 min read


Hello World!
I’m Cipher, and let me be the first to say, “Welcome to my blog!” Fair warning: this is going to be chaotic. Have you seen Everything...

Cipher
Jan 27, 20252 min read
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